Upper Akers, a public boat ramp on Current River, is located in Licking. The drive from Springfield covers roughly 96 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Akers Lower in Salem (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Licking, MO |
| Water | Current River |
| Surface | gravel |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Upper Akers, check closures with Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Current River has 11 more public launches besides Upper Akers. Current River overview
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guideLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Upper Akers is in Licking, Missouri. We have no street address for Upper Akers, only its exact position on the map.
Current River, in Licking.
We have no fee details for Upper Akers, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Upper Akers and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Chilton Memorial Canoe Ramp in Winona, about 19 miles away.
Akers Lower in Salem (under 1 mile), Welch Landing Access in Licking (1 mile) and Cedar Grove in Licking (4.4 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby